What is the cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Skegness?

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Skegness is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Skegness?

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Skegness is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Dorothy Avenue via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Transport Interchange, Springfields Outlet and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Skegness via Norwich and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Skegness?

The distance between Lowestoft and Skegness is 195 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lowestoft to Skegness without a car?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Lowestoft to Skegness?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Lowestoft to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Skegness bus from?

Lowestoft to Skegness bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Skegness train from?

Lowestoft to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Skegness?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Skegness is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Thetford, which costs and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Skegness bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Skegness bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Skegness train arrive?

Lowestoft to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Skegness is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Lowestoft to Skegness.

How do I get a train ticket from Lowestoft to Skegness?

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

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Lowestoft to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lowestoft to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Granthamtrain Norwich - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
6h 6m
£31–118
Drive 123.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Skegnesscar 123.4 mi
2h 33m
£30–43
Bus via Thetford
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 90
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Transport Interchangebus 88 / ...
4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Springfields Outletbus 505
9h 20m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Oak Streetbus X29
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Springfields Outletbus 505
9h 28m

Lowestoft to Skegness by train

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Lowestoft, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Skegness via Norwich and Grantham in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Dorothy Avenue via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Transport Interchange, Springfields Outlet, and Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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